Race Package Pickup - The Big Four, Stampede Park

You must pick up your race package at the Health and Wellness Expo. Bring your friends and family members with you as there will be plenty to see and admission is FREE! There is limited complimentary parking for the Health & Wellness Expo and two C-train stops at Stampede Park for convenient access.

Friday, May 24th: 11 a.m. -8 p.m.

Saturday, May 25th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Bib Look Up

In an effort to decrease wait times at the Health and Wellness Expo and Package Pickup, all participants will pick up their packages according to bib number. Please read the instructions for Package Pickup below carefully:

All registered participants will receive an email the week before Race Weekend with your bib number and other race weekend information. Please save your bib number and bring it with you to the Package Pickup.

A searchable database will be available on the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon website for you to look up your bib number should you not receive the email or if it gets deleted by accident.

All participants must show identification at Package Pickup in order to get your bib.

Package Pickup

If you are unable to pick up your package during Package Pickup, you may nominate someone to pick up your package on your behalf and the following process must be followed:

Nominee will need to show volunteers photo identification.

Nominee will need to know what your Bib # is and bring a copy of your confirmation email with them

They must have email or written permission from you to pick up your package (can be shown to volunteers from a smart phone).

Bag Check - Opens at 6:00 a.m.

A secure bag check is available. You can only check the green reusable bag provided to you in your race kit. Please note this is the ONLY bag that will be accepted at bag check. Please adhere the colored sticker with your bib number to the bag. This is required to check and pick up the bag. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes to check your bag.

Road Closures

Allow yourself ample time to make it to the start area of the race.

Please check our interactive map for important road closure information. Use the toggles for each distance and for road closures to understand the rolling road closures on May 26th.

Transit to the race start/finish

We recommend taking public transit to the start/finish area of the race. The Erlton C-train stop is closest to the Grandstand.

There is limited parking available for a fee at Stampede Park. A map will become available with parking details come race weekend.

Timing Tag Instructions

Your timing device for the 2019 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is the Chronotrack B-Tag. It is a single-use, disposable chip that is applied to the back of your race number. In order to receive an accurate time, please ensure your race number is:

Clearly worn on the front of your torso

Unaltered, and unmodified

Pinned in all 4 corners

Not covered by your jacket, water bottle, another shirt/sweater

Visible as you cross the start and finish lines

Do not fold or bend your race number as it will damage the timing chip.

All participants will receive a race bib and timing chip at registration. Your bib must be pinned (unmodified and fully visible) to the front of your shirt and displayed throughout the entire race. Participants without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be timed or receive a finishing medal.

Water and Aid Stations

The Jugo Juice 10K has two water stations on course.

Centaur Subaru Half Marathon has 6 water stations located on course, approximately every 3km.
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon has 13 water stations located on course, approximately every 3km.

Post Race Massage

Post race massage and active release will be available on race day. You can purchase a massage for $15 when you register for a Scotiabank Calgary Marathon race. On race day, you can purchase a massage for $20 (cash only), subject to the availability of a therapist.

The post race massage services are located on level 2 of the Stampede Grandstand. To access or exit level 2 use the stairs directly at the main entrance, or you can use the Elevators at the south end of the Grandstand. Please note that the escalator direction will be running down only to exit level 2.

Following is a list of the most important rules and regulations surrounding the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon events. Please check out the race FAQ for more questions and answers.

Age Restrictions

You must be 16 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate in the Scotiabank Marathon, 14 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate in the Centaur Subaru 21.1K and 18 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate in the 50K.

Parents/guardians are urged to ensure that young runners have the training and pace judgment needed to complete the event comfortably and safely. Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Directors and staff reserve the right to require proof of age. Please contact the office at info@calgarymarathon.com if you are underage and have permission from your parents to participate.

Course Safety/Road Closure

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a foot race. For safety and liability reasons courses are limited to registered runners only. Inline skates, bicycles, skateboards, and running with dogs is strictly prohibited. Non-compliance with these safety rules will result in disqualification. Traffic will be controlled by the police and course marshals, but runners should take extreme caution at all times

Course Closure, Walk or Run

Walkers are invited to participate in all events with precautions for the marathon distance. Marathon walkers are asked to start at 7:00 am with marathon runners. Please seed yourself accordingly. The course will be open for 6 1/2 hours where all walkers must be finished thereafter. After 1:30pm, some roads will have to be re-opened and walkers will be moved up to the sidewalks.

Headphones and Music Players

The race directors prohibit the use of these devices for the runner's safety and the safety of those around them. There is no risk of disqualification for simple use, however, if a runner puts themselves or other runners at risk through an unsafe act that the Board of Directors determine was caused directly or indirectly through the use of a prohibited item, the race directors reserve the right to disqualify the runner.

Handcycles Rules & Regulations

Please note: The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is not a bike course and safety of all participants is paramount. With rolling road closures and tight corners, handcyclists will only be permitted to participate recreationally in the 5K and 10K distances

Athletes using a push rim wheelchair will be allowed to race competitively in all distances. Racing wheelchair results have their own category. Absolutely no handcycles will be allowed in the race (competitive) category for any distance.

Participation is at sole discretion of the Calgary Marathon and omission of any steps will result in disqualification and removal of bib.

If you are participating in any event using a mobility device of any kind:

Register as a participant who will be using a wheelchair (it’s a mandatory question when you register) by May 1st at calgarymarathon.com

You will be contacted by CMS staff to confirm your mobility device and to review rules for participation no later then May 5th

When you pick up your package, your bib will have a special sticker on it

Be at the start line 30 mins before your race distance starts to check all equipment and listen to any last minute instructions. Please note: anyone missing briefing will not be allowed to start the race.

Participants in racing wheelchairs will have a 1 min silent start before the runners.

All recreational handcycles will start in the last corral.

Some things to remember:

Anyone trying to enter chutes using a handcycle without the appropriate approvals will be removed from the course.

Participants are not allowed to pass any emergency vehicle doing so will result in an immediate disqualification and no longer allowed to participate in future events

Participants will stay as safely to the far right of the road as possible to allow others to pass

Participants will obey and listen to all directions given on course by lead bikes

Roads are closed on a rolling time schedule as such all intersections must be approached with caution and you may be required to stop

Confirmation of your race entry will be e-mailed to you once payment has been processed. Printed confirmation or photo id is required at the race package pick-up. If you have not received the email after 20 minutes of registering, please check your junk mail folders as it may not have gone through depending on your spam folder settings.

You can pick up your race package, which will have everything you need and more at the Health and Wellness Expo. Bring your friends and family members with you as there will be plenty to see, and its FREE!

No. You may not sell, transfer or give your bib to another person. This policy applies to all race participants and is in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. There are NO exceptions. If someone runs with your bib and becomes injured or needs medical attention, medical professionals will not have their correct medical history and emergency contacts on hand. CMS reserves the right to ban participants who sell a bib/run with a bib that is not their's from all future race participation.

Yes, as long as your desired race distance is not sold out you can upgrade or downgrade your distance prior to the race. Visit raceroster.com, login to your account and go to the dashboard. If it is within roughly 2 weeks of the event (and after the bib numbers have been assigned) you will have to visit the Expo to change from one race distance to another.

Costs are as follows:

Upgrading:

The difference between your original category and the one you are upgrading to + a $11.95 processing fee.

Absolutely. The Calgary Marathon Society is proud to feature the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge. Please visit the Charity section for details on how to fundraise. The fundraising total for 2017 was $969,141

The Calgary Marathon Society is a not-for-profit organization. There is a cost to put on a world-class event and the majority of those costs are directly related to number of participants. The registration fees collected are used for operational costs like timing services, insurance, road use fees, tent rentals, portable toilets, medals, t-shirts and much more. If for some reason you can’t participate, your registration fees will be put to good use so we don’t offer refunds or registration rollovers to a future year. There are no exceptions.

Please note: The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is not a bike course and safety of all participants is paramount. With rolling road closures and tight corners, handcyclists will only be permitted to participate recreationally in the 5K and 10K distances

Athletes using a push rim wheelchair will be allowed to race competitively. Racing wheelchair results have their own category. Absolutely no handcycles will be allowed in the race (competitive) category for any distance.

Participation is at sole discretion of the Calgary Marathon and omission of any steps will result in disqualification and removal of bib.

If you are participating in any event using a mobility device of any kind:

Register as a participant who will be using a wheelchair (it’s a mandatory question when you register) by May 1st at calgarymarathon.com

You will be contacted by CMS staff to confirm your mobility device and to review rules for participation no later then May 5th

When you pick up your package, your bib will have a special sticker on it

Be at the start line 30 mins before your race distance starts to check all equipment and listen to any last minute instructions. Please note: anyone missing briefing will not be allowed to start the race.

Participants in racing wheelchairs in the 50K/Marathon/Half Marathon will have a 1 min silent start before the runners.

Some things to remember:

Anyone trying to enter chutes using a handcycle without the appropriate approvals will be removed from the course.

Participants are not allowed to pass any emergency vehicle doing so will result in an immediate disqualification and no longer allowed to participate in future events

Participants will stay as safely to the far right of the road as possible to allow others to pass

Participants will obey and listen to all directions given on course by lead bikes

Roads are closed on a rolling time schedule as such all intersections must be approached with caution and you may be required to stop

Walkers are invited to participate in all events with precautions for the marathon distance. Marathon walkers are asked to start at 7:00 a.m. with marathon runners. Please seed yourself accordingly. The course will be open for 6 1/2 hours where all walkers must be finished thereafter. After 12:30pm, some roads will have to be re-opened and walkers will be moved up to the sidewalks.

The Pace Bunnies provided by the Running Room, will be available for the 50K Ultra, Scotiabank Marathon and Centaur Subaru Half Marathon. Each pacer's goal time will be clearly indicated. At the race start, line up near your pacer, but please do not crowd them - allow room for other runners to pass.

Yes, please reference each course map to see the location of aid stations.

All water stations will provide water, sponges, nuun, and toilets approximately every 3 km on the marathon course. Honey Stinger Gels will be located at the 12km, 22km and 30km aid-stations on the marathon course and at the 12km aid station on the half marathon.

The race directors prohibit the use headphones for the safety of the runner and the safety of those around them. If a runner puts themselves or others at risk through an unsafe act that the Board of Directors determine was caused directly or indirectly through the use of the items in question, the race directors reserve the right to disqualify the runner.

Yes, we will have entertainment stationed throughout the course and at the Start/Finish area. If you are interested in being an entertainer for the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, please email info@calgarymarathon.com for more information.

Official photographs will be taken along the course and at the finish line by strategically placed MarathonFoto photographers. To get the best pictures possible, keep your race number uncovered and in clear view at all times. Our photography partner will then email proofs of your photographs with ordering information within one week after the race.

*Full Marathon and 50K Ultra finishers are the only ones to receive unique belt buckle medals.

New in 2019 - add 5k for 55 years!

We are celebrating our 55th year since the start of the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Race Weekend. As such we had some fun with the medals and created a 5K medal that is awesome on its own but can also be added to any other distance medal for an extra awesome big medal in celebration of our big anniversary year.

Post race massages will be available on the second level inside the Grandstand on a first come, first serve basis. Massages begin at 7:30am and can be purchased with your online registration for $15 or purchase on-site for $20.

Following the event, race results will be posted on our web site. Chip timing will track your start and finish providing quick and accurate results and all runners must use this system. You will pick up your chip at package pick up. Please note, the chips are disposable and are not required to be returned.

Click on Email Pledge Form and one will be sent to your email address to print and use for offline donations.

Please ensure all cheques are made out directly to your charity of choice and ensure you have the donors correct email address. Make sure you add the donations to your page so they show up on your page!

The criteria is 100% strictly logistical as our municipal road permit relies on us being off the city roads in 6.5 hours and the course is pro-rated. This means we can't have any more roads for any extra length of time. In order to put on our road race and in this case a special event that is longer than our usual distance we must work with our city partners. Until we have a race that draws participation like New York or Boston and have the support of non-runners in the city who come out and cheer runners on and don't mind the roads being closed, we will be limited in what roads we can have and for how long. So please encourage your friends and family to be cheerleaders on the last Sunday in May!

Assistance is based on passed performance, where runners are traveling and will cover accommodation, either at a hotel or at a host family, and where applicable, travel costs. The elite coordinator will contact runners with details on assistance once you have confirmed your attendance. Travel Assistance is only paid upon participation in the race.

What is sustainability anyway?

It’s a term we hear all the time, but it has different meanings for different people. For us, it means doing what we can in our day-to-day life to maintain the environment. Over the past 51 years, there has been a huge shift in the way we live and we’ve seen the impact on the world around us. To ensure the sustainability of our environment and our city, we all need to take many small actions to improve our surroundings for future generations. We know that nothing beats the allure of the great outdoors when it comes to running!

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is in its fifth year of dedicating time, energy and resources to reduce the environmental impact of the race. The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon aims to build upon the previous year’s green initiatives to create an even more sustainable event for the whole family, and we need your help!

The Sustainability Program offers simple, easy to adopt choices to help you be a green athlete.

Learn more about the efforts to make the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon a leader in race event sustainability.

Ongoing Initiatives

Clusters of recycle, compost and waste bins placed around Stampede Park for the Health & Wellness Expo and Race Day.

Cups from along the route are collected in clear bags and recycled.

Compostable plates and cutlery are used by event staff and volunteers.

E-Newsletters and registration for all Scotiabank Calgary Marathon race weekend events are electronic.

Expo visitors and race participants are encouraged to walk, run, bike, carpool, or take transit with two C-train stops that service Stampede Park.

A team of “Race Recyclers” assist visitors to properly discard waste in recycle, compost or garbage bins and pick up discarded waste around Stampede Park.

Race finishers are able to download a complimentary digital finisher’s certificate.

Office paper and plastic recycling is collected weekly.

Leftover fruit donated to two of the official charities in The Scotiabank Charity Challenge: The Mustard Seed and Inn from The Cold.

Discarded participant clothing is donated to one of the official charities in The Scotiabank Charity Challenge, the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

GREEN Initiatives

More than 500 cyclists rode to and from the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon last year and locked up at the secure bike zone

Solar-powered recycle, compost and waste bins were introduced at The Health and Wellness Expo and on Race Day at Stampede Park.

650 square feet of outdated vinyl banners were recycled to create wine totes and luggage carriers so participants can take home a piece of race history from the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Health & Wellness Expo.

10 sponsors and partners offered special promotions in the Virtual Goody Bag. A “no paper” policy at package pick-up means promotions, coupons and discounts were delivered to your inbox on race weekend.

Everyone has a part to play in sustainability, as we are all stewards of the planet. This extends to Race Weekend and what you can do to contribute. We aspire to provide you with simple, easy to adopt choices to help you Be a Green Athlete in ways that make a difference.

Take the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Challenge

Reducing, reusing and recycling are three easy ways to help limit our environmental impact. Let us help you incorporate the 3Rs into your regular running routine AND on Race Day! Take the “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Challenge” for any Scotiabank Calgary Marathon event and commit to making green choices on race day.

Before you accept the challenge you will be asked to commit to adopting the 3Rs on Race Day:

Reduce your carbon footprint by using green transportation to get to the race (walking, biking, carpooling, public transit)

We are supporting your choice to Reduce your carbon footprint by providing a secure bike valet on Race Day and by being accessible by transit with two C-train platforms that service Stampede Park.

Reuse your water bottle and forgo paper cups

We are supporting your choice to Reuse your water bottle and forgo paper cups by introducing new hydration jugs with quick pour valves and by dedicating “Race Recycler” volunteers, visible in their green shirts, at aid stations to assist runners.

Recycle all that you can and leave nothing behind

We are supporting your choice to Recycle all that you can by providing solar-powered compost, recycle and waste bins and to leave nothing behind by providing clear bags and a secure bag check so you take out what you take in.

Committing to the 3R’s is a big step towards becoming a green athlete.

The Green Athlete Honour Roll

Congratulations to 50K runner Colin Paddington for taking the 2014 TOTAL Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Pledge and winning the 1000 car2go minutes.

Congratulations to half-marathoner Cindy Getson for winning the green social media contest and taking home the Ninja Commuter Bike.

Congratulations to 21.1k runner Kirk Johnson for taking the 2013 TOTAL I Race Green Pledge and winning the $500 sustainable running prize package.

Congratulations to marathoner Jim Thorne for taking the 2013 TOTAL Green My Race Challenge and winning a Car2Go Grand Prize for his idea to improve the BYOB program. Jim donated his prize back!

Honourable mention in the 2013 TOTAL Green My Race Challenge goes to 21.1k runner Audra Dufour for suggesting ways to repurpose old signs. Purchase a piece of history at the 2014 Health and Wellness Expo. Various goods made from old signs will be available.

Honourable mention in the 2013 TOTAL Green My Race Challenge goes to 10K runner Charlotte Curtis for her entry for a Valet Bike Service. A secure bike lock for 500 bikes will be available on site at the 2014 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon.

Experience the fun and excitement of a marathon without the training, sweat or anxiety.

Is your sports team or youth club interested in becoming “Race Recyclers”? Email info@calgarymarathon.com with “Race Recyclers” in the subject line to learn how your team or club could earn a honourarium for giving back to the community.